| Forestry Commission Wales have planted a small three hectare area within Mynydd Llwydiarth (Pentraeth) forest with a mixture of tree species that will provide superb red squirrel habitat in the future.
The location was originally a mixture of open ground and windthrown timber, but this was cleared and landscaped before the new tree planting.
A mixture of Scots pine, larch, hazel and oak were planted with the aid of local school children from Ysgol Pentreath school . The Friends of the Anglesey Red Squirrels are delighted with the work, and we hope to build upon this partnership with the Forestry Commission and establish new trees in additional parts of the forest.
 Mike Tranter of Coed y Mynydd Forest District led the days tree planting work and was ably assisted by the children from Ysgol Pentreath. The children learned about the different types of trees that Forestry Commission Wales plant and also which of these are the best for the endangered red squirrels.
The school children also learned about the ecology of red squirrels from our Education Officer, Bethan. After the tree planting work was finished, they had time to explore some of the nearby woodlands, and to search for the elusive red squirrels. No squirrels were seen, but pine cones were found and even some that had been stripped by squirrels. The children really enjoyed their day, and the Friends would like to thank both Mike Tranter and Rob Williams of the Forestry Commission for arranging the days events. Thank You!! 
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The forest is home to the second largest red squirrel population in Wales.
The animals are genetically distinct from any other squirrel population outside of Wales. Their closest relatives are found in the forests of mid-Wales.
The Friends are working closely with the Forestry Commission to ensure that future generations of local people can enjoy the wonderful woodland habitat of Pentraeth forest and of course it's very rare red squirrels.
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